Jun 11, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The parking lot south of Cessna Stadium will close Sunday, May 26, so construction can begin on a new residence hall at Wichita State University. Faculty, staff, students and visitors are encouraged to go to wichita.edu/parking for the latest information on where parking is available, a map and helpful tips.

May 22, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University has announced the sixth class of TRIO/GEAR UP Scholars. Seventeen students were selected from the five pre-college TRIO programs. Each student will have his or her first year costs for tuition and fees, books and on-campus housing covered through this unique scholarship program.

May 20, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University has compiled the current and leading indices to provide insights into the present and future state of the Wichita economy.

Wichita State is a top pick for Wichita East High School IB students graduating from high school.

May 17, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State is the No. 1 destination for graduates of Wichita East High School's rigorous International Baccalaureate program.

May 14, 2013 — By WSU News Services — A last minute change to the schedule has allowed Shocker Rowing to have a home regatta in its spring 2013 season. The race is now set for 9 a.m. Sunday, May 19, on the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita.

TJ Jayaratne with WSU President John Bardo at the 2013 Senior Honor banquet.

Nov 16, 2015 — By Carlos Malache — TJ Jayaratne grew up in Sri Lanka and came to Wichita State to study in the aerospace engineering program. He graduated May 18 with a degree in aerospace engineering and 4.0 GPA. Jayaratne was also recognized as a 2013 Senior Honor Man.

May 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wilson Baldridge, professor and chair of Modern and Classical Languages at Wichita State University, is the recipient of the WSU Foundation Faculty/Staff Fundraising Award. The award was established to recognize WSU faculty or staff members who have played a key role in cultivating and securing a major gift for WSU.

May 13, 2013 — By WSU News Services — The World Trade Council of Wichita Inc. is hosting a reception and banquet program, "NAFTA 20: Doing Business with Canada and Mexico - The Largest Trading Partnership." The event, part of World Trade Week, is Thursday, May 16.

This rendering shows what the new residence hall on the Wichita State campus will look like. It's slated for completion by the fall 2014 semester.

May 27, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Construction of a new five-story residence hall at Wichita State University will start soon after Memorial Day. The new residence hall will help energize campus and provide exceptional access to academic and recreational opportunities for students who will live near the heart of the campus. The new residence hall will house about 770 students and be located between Cessna Stadium and Morrison Hall

Khaled Hosseini

May 7, 2013 — By WSU News Services — Wichita State University and Watermark Books & Cafe will host Khaled Hosseini, author of the international bestsellers "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N. Tickets are $28.95 plus tax, and include a copy of the new book "And The Mountains Echoed," available for pre-order through Watermark Books & C